Policy Officer (Europe)

Development Finance Corporation • Washington, DC

2d • Remote

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of Foreign Policy (OFP) and will be responsible for coordinating interagency policy-related work that impacts DFC operations. The incumbent serves as the policy lead for Europe, undertaking special projects at the request of the OFP Vice President and the Managing Director of Foreign Policy; and assists with formulation and implementation of major DFC policies, activities, and objectives.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
• This position will require foreign travel to developing countries
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no longer than the closing date of this announcement.
• Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following: Experience coordinating with the interagency on political, economic, commercial, development and/or national security issues related to the European region; and Experience preparing thorough, written documents for principal briefings and communicating and interacting with high-level officials.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and investment officers expertise and counsel on issues and initiatives in the European region, including but not limited to DFC's priority sectors; geopolitical and diplomatic issues; regional groupings and strategies; security issues; and countering strategic competition in the region.
• Provide such knowledge, expertise, and counsel through timely and cogent written products and briefings, verbal briefings, and other staffing for internal and external stakeholder, to include Congress and the media.
• Coordinate and collaborate with country and regional colleagues in adjacent U.S. government agencies (especially with State Department, U.S. Embassies, Treasury, Commerce, EXIM, Department of War, and USTDA).
• Assist DFC business colleagues to identify and mitigate issues impacting DFC's investments, especially when issues can be mitigated by liaising with foreign governments.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed